"This artifact carries a powerful narrative of separation, sorrow, and unwavering devotion, allowing us to connect with a human story that spans nearly 2,200 years," the culture and tourism minister has said.

The exhibition focuses on the multi-cultural nature and the story of institutionalization of Byzantine studies in Turkey. With the exhibition, many materials, such as archive documents or videos, can be seen for the first time.

A group vandalized an artwork in the exhibition organized with the support of the İstanbul Municipality.

While many cultural sites and ancient cities in the country's west are meticulously preserved and restored, the neglect of Van's historical treasures is causing perplexity.

The government had refused to lift the controversial ban last year, despite lifting all other Covid-related measures.

The new exhibition in Yapı Kredi Museum in İstanbul, not only on the political developments in the first year of Republic of Turkey, but also on the daily events, sports and art activities, concerts, and cultural trends between October 29, 1923, and October 29, 1924, will stay open until September 3.

The documentary with a synchronized swimming couple as the main characters was granted the Johan van der Keuken New Talent Award at the 16th Istanbul Documentary Days.

Caroline Elbay, Sam Slote, Vike Martina Plock and Laura Pelaschiar will be delivering the keynote speeches in the online "One-Day Ulysses Journey" symposium on Friday, June 16th, and Saturday, June 17th.

Originally titled "The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write about a Serial Killer," the feature film will be the first by the young director shot in English.

The app, available in Turkish, Armenian, and English, offers a captivating journey through the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Ani, with routes that cater to both casual explorers and those who want to know it all.

The documentary screenings and festival events in the 16th edition of the Istanbul Documentary Days will be held in five different venues between June 10 and 15.

Other museums in the region will continue to open to visitors, an official has said.